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SAMAR CLASS Vessel Type: Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel. Names & Pennant Numbers with
commission dates: Structure: Similar to the Sukanya Class large patrol vessel but more heavily armed and carries a helicopter capable of transporting a marine contingent. The vessel also has a telescopic hangar. Displacement:
2005
tons full load. Dimensions: Length - 102.45 metres. .................Beam - 11.5 metres. .................Draught - 3.56 metres. Main Machinery: Two 12,800 hp diesel motors, 2 shafts and cp props. Maximum Speed: 22 knots. Range: 7000 nautical miles at 15 knots. Complement: 110 (including 12 officers). Radar: Surface;
Decca 2459, F/I-band. Weapons: One OTO Melara 76mm gun at 85º elevation with 85 rounds a minute to 8.7 nautical miles; 16 km. A pair of 7.62mm machine guns are also carried on board the vessel. Weapons Control: Bharat/Radamec Optronic 2400 director. Helicopters: With a capability to handle a 6.5 ton helicopter, these AOPVs can embark a HAL Chetak, a HAL Dhruv or a Sea King Mk.42B helicopter. The flight deck has a landing grid and is fitted with equipment to aid night landing. Comments: These patrol vessels represent a major step forward in the Indian Coast Guard's capabilities. The original plan was to build at least six of the class, but a new design has replaced this one. These AOPVs are primarily designed for round the clock, all-weather, coastal patrolling, policing, anti-smuggling, anti-terrorist and sea-air search & rescue missions. The vessel has facilities for: • Fire fighting at sea. |
